Technical Architect

Munich Re
London, UK
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Unit Testing Microsoft Azure Business Software Cloud Engineering Code Review Software Design Patterns DevOps SQL Azure Network Architecture Role-Based Access Control
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Software Engineering Systems Integration UML Web Applications Enterprise Software Applications Performance Testing Microsoft Power Automate Technical Debt Information Technology Enterprise Integration Azure Service Fabric Devsecops Api Management Key Vault

Job description

  • To assume technical lead role in implementation projects and guide the work of the team.
  • Responsible for the technical architecture across a suite of custom business applications and off the shelf products.
  • Develop flexible, adaptable, modular, and reusable architectures in collaboration with business stakeholders and IT teams while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Develop the standards and patterns for application development across a series of different technology disciplines including: quality profiles, coding standards, configuration standards and unit testing.
  • Review high-level designs with technical leads and developers, review code, enforce best practices, and enforce performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applications.
  • Stay current on, evaluate and recommend the use of cutting-edge technologies and methods, considering their technical pros and limitations. Leverage market and technology trends to identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutions.
  • Support the requirements gathering process to right-size initiatives and solution strategy.
  • Collaborate with development teams and assist with the application of Agile and DevSecOps techniques within architecture and designs.
  • Create comprehensive architecture specification documents and other required documentation.
  • Help maintain a business unit-level repository of architecture assets (platforms, services, APIs, technical debt, etc.) and promote reuse across the organization.

Requirements

  • Strong project delivery background (ideal 7 years of hands on experience in system design, systems integration or software development as a senior developer / architect)
  • Well versed with Azure Cloud architecture styles and design patterns
  • Should have worked in a fast-paced growth organization and have experience working in a Global Delivery Model with a major IT Services organization

  • Experience in developing and deploying Cloud Native Applications using Azure PaaS Capabilities (App Services Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, AzureFunctions, Containers, AKS, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management)
  • Experience in Enterprise Integration Technologies such as Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus
  • Experience with Azure Governance and Best Practices (Role Based Access Control, Networking Architectures, Cost Management controls, etc. )

  • Strong knowledge of the processes of the entire software development and product life cycle: DevOps principles, patterns, UML, agile development practices
  • Deep technical knowledge in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture, enterprise application architecture, cloud architecture as well as experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints.

Benefits & conditions

With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.

Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re’s success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

Retirement Planning

We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

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